Welding Supervisor

Houston, TX 77015
Night

Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Pay: $85,000 – $100,000 DOE

Processes: SAW (LS & GS) | MIG | FCAW | Repair Welding | Fit-Up Operations

We are seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead all night shift welding and fit-up operations, including Sub Arc (long seam & girth seam), MIG welding, repair welding, and pipe fitting activities
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This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for driving production, maintaining weld quality, and ensuring all work meets AWS, ASME, and API standards
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You must be able to lead from the floor, not just from an office.

• Lead and supervise welders and fitters on the night shift
• Assign work, manage priorities, and meet production goals
• Oversee SAW (long seam & girth seam), MIG, and repair welding operations
• Ensure proper fit-up, weld prep, and WPS compliance
• Monitor weld quality and address issues in real time
• Partner with Quality/NDE teams to reduce defects and rework
• Enforce all safety policies and PPE requirements
• Train, coach, and develop welders and fitters
• Maintain equipment condition and workplace organization
• Communicate effectively with day shift leadership

• 5+ years of experience in welding or fabrication supervision
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • SAW (LS & GS)
  • MIG (GMAW), FCAW, SMAW
  • Repair welding and defect identification
  • Pipe fitting and weld prep
• Ability to read and enforce AWS, ASME, and API standards
• Experience evaluating weld quality and troubleshooting issues
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to manage a 12‑hour night shift operation

• Pipe manufacturing or pressure vessel environment
• NDE (RT/UT) quality‑controlled operations
• Experience reducing rework and improving production efficiency
• Prior experience training or mentoring weld teams